Protesters are demanding justice tonight on the anniversary of the death of a Brooklyn woman who died in police custody. Kyam Livingston died one year ago, but her mother says she still feels pain and anguish of losing her daughter. SOURCE: Top … [Read entire story]
Rebar owner, Jason Stevens, sentenced to up to 10 years for criminal tax fraud
A restaurant owner accused of jilting dozens of couples when his Brooklyn wedding venue and bar suddenly shut down was sentenced on tax fraud charges today. Jason Stevens pleaded guilty to grand larceny and criminal tax fraud last month. He was … [Read entire story]
New York court rules Long Island father used reasonable force in spanking son
A New York court has ruled in favor of a Long Island father who used spanking as a form of discipline. The Associated Press reports that the state appellate division dismissed a child neglect case, deciding that reasonable force was used when in the … [Read entire story]
Elevator video shows alleged Trek bicycle thief on North 5th Street
The NYPD has released elevator video of an alleged bike thief. According to police, the suspect stole a Trek bicycle from the stairwell of a building on North 5th Street last Monday. SOURCE: Top Stories - Read entire story here. … [Read entire story]
FAA tells US airlines all flights to Tel Aviv airport in Israel prohibited for 24 hours
The Federal Aviation Administration is telling U.S. airlines they are prohibited from flying to the Tel Aviv airport in Israel after a Hamas rocket exploded nearby. The FAA said in a statement that the ban on flights is for 24 hours beginning at … [Read entire story]
Word on the Street: Subway sleeping ban
San Francisco officials are cracking down on people sleeping in their train stations and subways. The MTA and NYPD police say that sleeping on the subway is not prohibited, but taking up or obstructing more than one seat is not allowed. SOURCE: Top … [Read entire story]
US: No link to Russian gov’t in plane downing
Senior U.S. intelligence officials said Tuesday that Russia was responsible for "creating the conditions" that led to the shooting down of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17, but they offered no evidence of direct Russian government involvement. SOURCE: … [Read entire story]
Loved ones head online amid Middle East unrest
Residents with loved ones in the Middle East are taking to the Internet for updates on friends and relatives amid the unrest there. It has been more than two weeks since the start of the latest fighting in the Middle East. Casualties are rising on … [Read entire story]
Muni-Meter receipt holder prevents receipts from turning over after a car door closes
A new tool offers a solution to Muni-Meter receipts flipping over on car dashboards and causing drivers to get tickets. The Muni-Meter receipt holder is designed to hold and prevent the thin paper receipts from turning over in the wind after a car … [Read entire story]
City Council’s Black, Latino and Asian Caucus demands action after death of Eric Garner
A news conference was held today calling for action after a Staten Island man died in police custody. Members of the City Council's Black, Latino and Asian Caucus held the news conference urging the NYPD, Richmond County Medical Center and the Staten … [Read entire story]
Police look for suspects responsible for switching American flags to white flags atop Brooklyn Bridge
Police are looking for a group of people allegedly responsible for flying white flags from the top of the Brooklyn Bridge Tuesday morning. Surveillance video shows four or five people on the bridge around the time the flags were switched. SOURCE: … [Read entire story]
Police: Girl drowns off Coney Island
A 10-year-old girl drowned in the waters off Coney Island Tuesday night. Police say two girls were found in the water near Stillwell Avenue and Boardwalk West. News 12 was told that a civilian was able to get them out of the water. SOURCE: Top … [Read entire story]
The Men playing shows, including Brooklyn Night Bazaar with Purling Hiss
Brooklyn punks/folk rockers/jammers/whatever-ers The Men played a free hometown show earlier this month for Union Pool's Summer Thunder series and they've got more dates coming up, including another free summer show in Brooklyn. SOURCE: Brooklyn … [Read entire story]
Cops: Leandra’s Law arrest after car stop on Sagtikos Parkway
A 33-year-old Brooklyn man was arrested and charged with drunken driving under Leandra's Law after being stopped by State Police on the Sagtikos Parkway late Saturday with three children in the car, police said Monday. SOURCE: Brooklyn News - Read … [Read entire story]
Brooklyn culture zone fuels biz growth
With a veritable forest of residential towers either rising or recently opened in and around downtown Brooklyn, making any one of them stand out in the eyes of tenants can be tough. SOURCE: Brooklyn News - Read entire story here. … [Read entire story]
Viewing, funeral Wednesday for Eric Garner, Staten Island man who died during arrest
The viewing for Eric Garner, the man who died in Tompkinsville during an arrest, will be Wednesday from 2 to 6:45 p.m. at Bethel Baptist Church in Brooklyn. SOURCE: Brooklyn News - Read entire story here. … [Read entire story]
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Only one block to the subway so maybe they'll get the people who commute to downtown Brooklyn as well as Manhattan. SOURCE: Brooklyn News - Read entire story here. … [Read entire story]
For These Vegans, Masculinity Means Protecting The Planet
At a recent barbecue in Brooklyn, N.Y., a half-dozen guys who resist that particular cultural stereotype gathered together. SOURCE: Brooklyn News - Read entire story here. … [Read entire story]
DUMBO: Hard time for Rebar owner
On Monday a judge sentenced the Dumbo bar owner who bilked dozens of couples out of more than $1 million in wedding money to 3 years and 4 months to 10 years in prison for tax fraud - the exact amount prosecutors had sought - moments after he … [Read entire story]
Woman whose remains were found on LI was stabbed to death before she was dismembered, says source
Police investigate the scene on Boylston Street where a human head was found in the yard of a Hempstead village home on Thursday, July 17, 2014. SOURCE: Brooklyn News - Read entire story here. … [Read entire story]
City’s Top Hospitals Fail to Vaccinate Newborns Against Hep B, Study Shows
All babies should receive the hepatitis B vaccination as soon as they're born, federal officials say - but advocates say at some of the city's top hospitals hardly any newborns get the vaccine, putting them at risk of developing the disease. SOURCE: … [Read entire story]
Minor Mayham at 1 a.m. in Brooklyn
From the scanner -- an hour of mayhem, mostly petty, some sad: * At roughly 1 a.m. in Brooklyn, police were were called to round up 4 male blacks in a hallway smoking marijuana at 1284 St. Johns Place. SOURCE: Brooklyn News - Read entire story here. … [Read entire story]
Do Blacks Need Favors?
Earlier this month, the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act was celebrated. SOURCE: Brooklyn News - Read entire story here. … [Read entire story]
The Fallout from the Death of Eric Garner
NYPD Commissioner Bill Bratton and Mayor Bill de Blasio discuss the investigation into the death of Eric Garner while in police custody. SOURCE: Brooklyn News - Read entire story here. … [Read entire story]